The Himachal High Court refused to defer Panchayati Raj elections, directing polls for PRIs and urban local bodies before April 30, 2026. Disposing a PIL, the Division Bench ordered the State Election Commission to complete process by February 28.
Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi Today (April 6th) challenged the interpretation of draw of lots rules in the high court after losing the Rajya Sabha election from Himachal Pradesh. Singhvi questioned the decision to declare the person selected in the draw as the loser, emphasizing the lack of legal basis. He highlighted the potential need for correction if his arguments hold merit.
On Tuesday, the Himachal Pradesh High Court provided interim anticipatory bail to Hamirpur Independent MLA Ashish Sharma and the father of Gagret MLA Chaitanya Sharma. Both individuals had been accused by the police of “electoral offences” and criminal conspiracy. The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday has extended interim anticipatory bail to two notable political […]
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has declared the water cess imposed by the state government on hydropower generation as “unconstitutional.” This ruling came after approximately 40 power-generating companies filed a challenge against the state’s Water Cess Act, marking a significant victory for the hydropower sector within the region. Also read- Bombay High Court Relieves Charity […]